AV Preamplifier News
The most complex component in all of home theater is the AV preamp. Consumers are wary of the category as the HDMI standard has changed more time than Cher at a Las Vegas show. AV Preamps are like computers thus don't hold their values like stereo preamps or power amps but they represent the merger of the idea of a surround sound processor and a stereo preamp thus potential system simplicity for many home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles looking for 5.1 or 7.1 sound. For a full archive of AV Preamp Reviews read this page from HomeTheaterReview.com.
Meridian Offers Performance Trade Up Program
Meridian Audio has decided to once help out their customers with a trade up program. This time, the offer deals with the company's newest model in the 800 series: the 818 Reference Audio Core.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Audio Design Associates Releasing $40,000 Mach IV Preamp
Audio Design Associates went to the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show with a big product: the Mach IV preamplifier/processor, which claims to be the most advanced unit available in the market today.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Cary Audio Design Begins Shipping Cinema 12 processor
The Cinema 12 has begun shipping and it will provide increased performance and flexibility while still maintaining the features of its predecessors. Home Theater Review has the details on the latest offering from Cary Audio.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell Adds 3D to Evolution 707, S-1200, and S-1200U Surround Processors
Krell has just added 3D upgrades to its Evolution line of surround processors, including the 707, S-1200, and S-1200U. The company remains committed to providing the latest in home theater technology.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Lexicon Lowers Price of MC-12HDB AV Preamp
Consumers will be pleased to know that Lexicon has lowered the price on its top of the line preamplifier/processor for home theater systems. The MC-12HDB's price has been reduced by $3,000 to..... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Theta Digital Ships Updated Casablanca III HD Preamp
The latest from item from Theta Digital is an update to its flagship preamp processor, the Casablanca III HD. The company is also making updates available for those who already have past versions of the Casablanca platform.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Onkyo Releases Classic Style Components
Onkyo has combined the best of both worlds with three new products that combine the very latest audio technology with a classic 1980s look in an attempt to appeal to audiophiles that crave both nostalgia and performance.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sherbourn Technologies Announces New Relationship With Control4
Sherbourn Technologies is showing the first results of its recent acquisition by Jade Designs, Inc. The two new models unveiled at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show both feature an integrated Control4 controller.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Onkyo Introduces THX-Certified AV Component Separates
For the first time, Onkyo is offering separate components which will allow for different levels of performance, quality and capabilities. This will include an A/V preamplifier/processor that is 3D-Ready and THX-Certified.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Parasound Upgrades Halo JC 2 Preamp With Home Theater Bypass
The latest Halo JC 2 stereo preamplifier is now available from Parasound. The new preamp features a home theater bypass function which allows them it to be connected as the front left and right channels of a surround home theater system.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Marantz Debuts New Generation of Home Theater Separates
Marantz America has unveiled three new home theater separates--its flagship AV7005 Preamplifier and two Power Amplifiers which are designed to work seemlessly together to form a powerful audio system.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell Adds Auto-Room Correction To Its $30,000 Evolution 707 AV Preamp
Krell has introduced a new upgrade for the Evolution 707 surround preamp/processor. The free upgrade optimizes the performance of the Evolution 707 in any listening environment by adding a room equalization system.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
High End AV Preamp Sales Boom Despite Recession - Many Models Sold Out
Despite the fact that the economy continues to struggle, higher end AV preamps continue to sell well, especially those in the $10,000 and under price range. Some of the most popular models are actually selling out resulting in wait lists.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
McIntosh Launches New HDMI 1.3 AV Preamp - MX150
The latest high performance Control Center from McIntosh is here: the MX150 A/V. It offers features and functionality far beyond those of typical A/V preamplifiers and sets a new standard for high performance home theater.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Meridian's New 861v6 V preamp
Meridian Audio has just unveiled the sixth version of the 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller: the 861 V6. This model incorporates SpeakerLink output connectivity for up to eight channels of Meridian DSP Loundspeakers.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
NAD's New M15HD Masters Series AV Preamp
The versatile new Masters Series M15HD Surround Sound Preamplifier from NAD Electronics is designed to serve as the brains of any surround sound system. This new product delivers exceptional sonic performance and value.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell Releases S-1200 and S-1200u Surround Sound Preamp/Processors
The S-1200 surround sound preamp/processor is now available from Krell Industries. This new model took more than two years to design and is the latest addition to the Krell HMI 1.3 capable surround sound processor lineup.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Anthem's D2v AV Preamp Finally Shipping
Anthem has now released its highly anticipated Director D2V AV Preamp and they are being shipped for consumer use. The Statement D2V is equipped with four additional HDMI 1.3c inputs and one additional HDMI 1.3c output.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Anthem Announces New AVM 50v AV Preamp
Anthem has introduced the new Audio/Video Master 50v (AVM 50v), a preamplifier/home theater processor which features a built-in tuner and independent source selection for recording.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Anthem Upgrades Statement D2v
Version 2 of Anthem's Statement D2 audio/video processor has now hit the market. This model features four additional HDMI inputs and one additional HDMI output and all of them are HDMI 1.3c.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Parasound Delivers Purist Analog Preamp for Stereo and Multichannel Audio in its Halo Family of Products
Audiophiles searching for a preamplifier which has low-noise performance from classic stereo sources should check out the latest audio preamplifier from Parasound.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Lexicon Offers MV-5 Processor
The new MV-5 Processor from Lexicon has been made available for consumers. The MV-5 is an audio and video preamplifier and processor. The new model offers features previously only available on the company's flagship Lexicon MC-12 model.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Free Lexicon MC-12 HD v1.21 Upgrade Now Available
Lexicon has provided new software for free to current MC-12 HD and MC-12 HD EQ users at no additional charge so that they can upgrade their software. The new upgrade makes the product compatible with Pioneer Kuro Plasma and Sony DKS monitors... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Mark Levinson No502 Media Console: First in the Next Generation of Products
The NO502 is the first in a new range of components from Mark Levinson which is designed to be the heart and soul of the modern home entertainment system.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Integra Debuts World's First AV Pre/Pro with ISFccc Video Calibration Capabilities, Plus Latest from THX, Audyssey
The Integra DHC-9.9 Three-zone AV Preamplifier/Processor is THX Ultra2 Plus certified, has ISFccc video calibration, HQV-Reon VX video processing, 4 HDMI 1.3a repeaters... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Denon to Demonstrate New Reference A/V Separates Geared Toward Custom Integrators In "Denon Theater" at CEDIA 2008
The spotlight will be on Denon Electronics as it spotlights the capabilities of its "CI" (custom integration) products at booth #204 at CEDIA.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Featured Audio-Video News
Are AV Retailers To Blame For Lofty High End AV Prices? -
The audio video has been in a state of flux or some time, splitting sales up between specialty dealers, big box stores, and online sellers. However, the dealers may have had more to do with this than they think.
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